Tāwhana, tāwhanawhana. 1. a. Bent like a bow, curved. Mana e whakamana Uenukukopako, te atua tawhanawhana (Uenuku was the god of the rainbow) (M. 25) ‖ Atua tawhana (M. 214).
2. Having a curved outline. Titiro to kanohi te hiwi ki Maketu, e tawhana kau nei (M. 345).
3. Springing, rebounding.
4. n. Rainbow.
5. A looping caterpillar.
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